A lecture by designer Andy Cartier about the basics of mycelium and how this incredible organism could revolutionize materials for a sustainable future

In this introductory lecture, Andy Cartier from Studio Cartier, will take you on a journey into the fascinating world of mushrooms, with a special focus on mycelium. We will explore the basics of mycelium and learn how this incredible organism could revolutionize materials for a sustainable future. He will share insights into the process of creating materials from mycelium, showcase some exciting applications, and give you a peek into his own projects. We'll wrap up with a Q&A where you can ask anything you'd like to know. You are welcome to stay afterwards for some drinks and conversations.

Agenda:
7:00 arrival & mingle
7:15 introduction: overview of the mushroom kingdom, focusing on what makes mycelium so special
7:25 material creation process: we’ll then explore how mycelium is cultivated and transformed into usable material
7:45 applications & my projects: examples of how mycelium is being used today, including some of my own work
8:00 Q&A: finally, we’ll have some time for questions!
8:30 drinks & conversations

See also his workshop about Mycelium as a building material, December 8.